Cebu bans street parties, alcohol sales, loudspeakers for Sinulog

Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia announced a ban on street parties, alcohol sales and consumption, entertainment activities, and loudspeakers during the Sinulog and Fiesta Señor celebrations from January 18 to 19.

The executive order signed by Garcia prohibits concerts, shows, performances, gigs, events, and any activity using loudspeakers along the solemn procession route and Sinulog parade route between 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on these dates.

Establishments within these routes may still conduct activities beyond the prohibited period if they have a special permit issued by the Business Permit Licensing Office (BPLO), which requires a security and safety plan and an affidavit of undertaking to provide medical triage services.

Glass bottles and fragile containers are also banned, while businesses must make restrooms available for the public and keep their CCTVs operational.

Violations can result in revocation of business permits or legal consequences for individuals, with police and soldiers deployed to maintain peace and order during the celebrations.